Coverage Comparison
W7 (local)80.8%
England Average88.9%
WHO Herd Immunity Target95%
Measles outbreak risk. Coverage is 80.8% vs 88.9% national average. 14.2 percentage points below the WHO target. To reach 95%, approximately 18 more children in this district would need to be vaccinated.
Key Figures
80.8%
Local Coverage
24
Unvaccinated Children
125
Total Eligible
6
GP Practices
Outbreak Risk Estimate
Rt 2.9
Effective reproduction number
High RiskRt > 1 — outbreak can spread
Measles has a basic reproduction number (R0) of ~15 — one of the most infectious diseases known. At 80.8% coverage, each measles case in W7 could infect approximately 2.9 others. An Rt above 1 means an outbreak can sustain itself.
GP Practices in W7
| Practice | Postcode | Children | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENFORD AVENUE FHP | W7 3AH | 14 | 64.3% |
| ELMBANK SURGERY | W7 3DD | 20 | 65% |
| HANWELL HEALTH CENTRE (NAISH) | W7 1DR | 25 | 76% |
| WESTSEVEN GP | W7 1DR | 23 | 87% |
| THE CUCKOO LANE PRACTICE | W7 1DR | 14 | 92.9% |
| ELTHORNE PARK SURGERY | W7 2JJ | 29 | 93.1% |
MMR Vaccine Facts
The MMR vaccine is safe
The MMR vaccine has been used for over 50 years with an excellent safety record. The 1998 Wakefield study claiming a link to autism was fraudulent and has been fully retracted.
Measles is dangerous
1 in 5 unvaccinated children who contract measles require hospitalisation. Complications include pneumonia, brain inflammation (encephalitis), and death.
Herd immunity protects everyone
95% coverage is needed to protect those who cannot be vaccinated — including newborns and immunocompromised individuals.
Need to Get Vaccinated?
Contact your GP practice to book an MMR vaccination appointment for your child.
Find Your GP →Area Details
DistrictW7
RegionLondon
ICBNorth West London
Data QuarterQ3 2024–25
GP Practices6
Eligible Children125
Vaccinated101
Unvaccinated24
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